South African singer Tyla defeated Nigerian artists to win two Afrobeats categories at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards ceremony.
The Nigerian artists the singer defeated include Asake, Burna Boy, Rema, and Tems.
The event was held on Thursday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
The singer won “Top Afrobeats Song” for her hit track “Water” and also clinched the title of Top Afrobeats Artist”, triumphing among her eight nominations.
Tyla has been on a roll since the start of the year, dominating the Afrobeats category on the international awards and beating Nigerian music stars to the crown.
In September, the South African rising star was announced the winner of “Best Afrobeats” Music Video at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) with her hit song “Water” beating Burna Boy, Ayra Starr and Tems to the top spot.
Tyla’s debut single, Water, has earned her several awards, including the inaugural Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance in February 2024.
